Friday, December 18, 2015

Hash Brown

The label says this is a hop hash infused India style brown ale. That name is a mouthful. And so is the beer! Lot's of hop aroma and flavor. My nose is pretty stuffed now, so I'm going to save to only other bottle for when I can appreciate it better. But this is a good one for sure. MB

12 oz bottle, 60 IBU, 6.2% ABV
Sweetwater Brewing Company
Atlanta, GA
purchased at Kenwood

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Wakatu Hoppy Sour

Wow, a tiny glass is what I got for $7, but I'm in a hipster bar in the city, so OK. This is VERY sour! I'm new to drinking the style, but I decided I should explore this variety. This is like lemon juice with a bitter flavor. Almost no taste of beer, so this is a whole different genre. I like it, and now know the reason for the small glass. My stomach would be killing me if I drank a full pint of this! If you want something wildly different, and SOUR, give this a try. ID

~8 oz draft, 7% ABV
Almanac Brewing Company
San Francisco, CA
purchased at The Owl

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Georgia Brown

Crisp bitterness immediately followed by an almost grape-like sweetness. Pretty unique flavor on this brown ale. Easy to drink, and I think I like it! ID

12oz bottle, no deets
Sweetwater Brewing Company
Atlanta, GA
purchased at Kenwood

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Goose Festivity Ale

Dark in color but reasonably light and a bit fruity, plum maybe? The sweetness is there, but with a bit of sour, and enough bitterness to make it pleasant to drink. Good enough overall for a holiday flavor, without being too sweet or strange. ID

12oz bottle, 50 IBU, 7.7% ABV
Goose Island Beer Company
Chicago, IL, Baldwinsville, NY, Fort Collins, CO
purchased at Mariano's